Volvo Cars in talks to reach emissions deal with California

Volvo, whose parent is Zhejiang Geely Holding Group , said a deal with California "will serve as a national path forward."WASHINGTON: Swedish automaker Volvo Cars confirmed Tuesday it is in talks with California to reach a voluntary emissions agreement.

Mary Nichols, who heads the California Air Resources Board, disclosed earlier Volvo planned to join Ford Motor Co, Honda Motor Co, BMW AG and Volkswagen AG . In July, the four struck an agreement with California to adopt emissions requirements that were more stringent than the Trump administration rewrite but looser than the Obama-era rules.

Volvo, whose parent is Zhejiang Geely Holding Group , said a deal with California "will serve as a national path forward."

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